Get your hands on some cool-looking Shiny Pokemon cards by checking out this list of the most expensive cards in Paldean Fates!
Shiny Pokemon returns to the current Pokemon TCG era after the release of Pokemon Scarlet and Violet’s special expansion, Paldean Fates.
Just like the Hidden Fates from Sun and Moon era and the Shining Fates from Sword and Shield, Paldean Fates also offered fresh copies of Shiny Pokemon cards, ranging from Gen 1 to Gen 9.
Paldean Fates is currently one of the most expensive sets in the Scarlet and Violet era, due to the sheer number of Shiny Pokemon it features, all labeled as Shiny Rares for the first time.
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The following list below are the 10 cards that you might want to pull if you’re planning to buy some Pokemon TCG: Paldean Fates booster packs:
- The Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet—Paldean Fates Booster Bundle contains six booster packs
- The spotlight glistens on Shiny Pokémon making their fated return to the Pokémon TCG!
- A great item to discover the sparkling wonders in the Scarlet & Violet—Paldean Fates expansion.
10. Miraidon ex (Hyper Rare)
It’s no surprise that a Gold Pokemon card like this Miraidon ex will make the list as Hyper Rare cards are, well, literally hyper rare to find.
Plus, its simple but elegant gold-themed design makes it look more dope when put alongside other Hyper Rare Pokemon cards in Paldean Fates, which include its counterpart Koraidon and the Ruinous Quartet.
9. Snorlax (Shiny Rare)
Who doesn’t love the huggable Snorlax from Gen 1? If you already got a handful of Snorlax from the previous sets, you better pray that you’ll have this Shiny Snorlax as well from Paldean Fates.
While a Shiny Snorlax may look quite similar to a normal Snorlax, this card depicts the Pokemon in a more energetic mood, which is very rare for a Pokemon that spends most of its life sleeping and eating.
8. Arven (Special Illustration Rare)
Our favorite sandwich maker from the video games will also make his way in the most expensive cards in Paldean Fates in the form of a Special Illustration Rare card.
Additionally, Arven has a good mechanic to fetch important tool cards like Forest Seal Stone and Maximum belt, making this card a staple for a Charizard ex deck build.
7. Charmeleon (Shiny Rare)
Oh, here we go again, everyone’s favorite Stage 1 Pokemon, Charmeleon. But nope, this is not a rant, since this one is a special one for being a Shiny. With lots of other Shinies printed in this set, the value is well deserved indeed.
Many collectors are eyeing this Shiny Rare Charmeleon for many reasons, and one of them is to complete the Charmander evolution line for each set, raising its price as a result.
6. Iono (Special Illustration Rare)
Iono will forever be remembered as one of the most unforgiving cards in today’s meta, as playing against it instantly eliminates the advantage of having the cards you need in your hand.
In combination with its reputation in games, Iono is also one of the most popular Paldean gym leaders in the Pokemon community, which is why another of its printings gained the top spot in the most expensive cards in Scarlet and Violet Base Set.
5. Charmander (Shiny Rare)
Again, another key component of the Charmander evolution line. If you can’t get enough of the full-art cards of Charmander in Pokemon 151, the same thing will happen if you pull this Yellow-colored Charmander in Paldean Fates.
Gameplay-wise, Charmander is an effective counter against decks with powerful Stadium cards, as its Blazing Destruction move takes out any Stadium in play with just one Fire Energy card.
4. Pikachu (Shiny Rare)
Rivalling Charmander in terms of popularity is none other than the adorable electric mouse Pokemon, Pikachu.
As almost everyone who’s familiar with Pokemon will likely recognize Pikachu, a rarer Shiny card of it will surely fetch more than 30 dollars apiece.
3. Gardevoir ex (Special Illustration Rare)
If you want to build a Gardevoir ex deck, you might want to spice things up by playing this Shiny version of a Gardevoir ex printed in an elegantly drawn Special Illustration Rare card.
Look at that tiny Wooper in the background as it looks in awe at Gardevoir’s graceful dancing.
2. Mew ex (Special Illustration Rare)
With a value that almost reaches a hundred dollars, this Mew ex is definitely a must-pull for anyone who wants to get some real value out of buying TCG products from Paldean Fates.
Not only does it have a rather appealing artwork featuring a Shiny variant of a Legendary Pokemon, it can also give any foe a taste of their own medicine by copying a move of an opposing Active Pokemon.
1. Charizard ex (Special Illustration Rare)
Nope, this list isn’t for the Obsidian Flames set, but another Charizard ex card apparently takes the top spot of the priciest cards in another set from the Scarlet and Violet series.
This card is basically a Shiny reprint of the Obsidian Flames Tera Charizard, which was already a very expensive card considering that it can still score wins in modern meta.
Nevertheless, remember this card as it can be sold in around a hundred dollars lately, maybe even more if you’ll have it graded.
Most Expensive Cards in Paldean Fates: Conclusion
In Pokemon TCG, Shiny Pokemon only comes once in a while, so don’t waste this time buying booster boxes of Paldean Fates to supply your collection with a new generation of Shiny Pokemon cards!
As usual with special sets that release copies of the Charmander evolution line, Charizard will always be in high demand due to the biases of many Pokemon fans. However, please don’t let it stop you from liking other cards as well.
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